THIS CHRISTMAS,
GIVE THE GIFT OF
HEALTH
OUR GOAL?
By 31st December 2025, we’re aiming to raise £40,000 to provide 100 disadvantaged children with access to our transformative Health programmes. This festive season, give a meaningful gift and help build a healthier future for hundreds of young people across Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia.
WHY NOW?
90%
of young people in sub-Saharan Africa who are in need of mental health services will never receive them.
(UNESCO)
2X
adolescent girls with poor mental health are 2x more likely to become pregnant and drop out of school.
(World Bank)
1 in 10
school-aged girls in Sub-Saharan Africa miss school during their menstrual cycle, impacting their education and future opportunities.
(UNESCO)
40%
of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa occur among adolescents and young adults aged 15-24, underscoring the need for targeted prevention efforts.
(UNAIDS)
HOW DO OUR HEALTH PROGRAMMES MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Innovative solutions creating life-changing impact
1. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
We support adolescents, youth, refugees and young offenders in juvenile rehabilitation by creating safe spaces and community campaigns that encourage emotional expression, reduce stigma around mental health, and increase referrals for assistance.
2. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS INITIATIVES
We tackle the health crisis by investing in HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives, equipping young people and their communities with essential knowledge and reducing stigma.
3. HYGIENE CAMPAIGNS
We implement robust awareness programmes to improve hand washing practices and hygiene. New initiatives will also inform communities about period poverty, rehabilitation, substance abuse and recovery.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Thanks to your generosity, donations are supporting out life-changing Health programmes leading to:
50%
reduction in suicide attempts
In BidiBidi Refugee Settlement (Uganda), an area where Brass for Africa is actively engaged, suicide attempts significantly dropped last year. UNHCR reported 97 suicide attempts in 2019 with 19 deaths, which decreased to only one death reported by August 2024. Attempts in 2023 dropped by 50% from 44 to 22.
15%
reduction in HIV prevalence
The HIV prevalence reduced by 15% in Kalangala District (Uganda), an area where Brass for Africa actively engaged through awareness, knowledge, and stigma reduction initiatives. The HIV prevalence in Kalangala District decreased from 27% in 2017 to 12.4% in 2023, while the national prevalence remained relatively stable.
improved
mental health knowlege
Our interventions are helping to close the knowledge gap regarding mental health. Brass for Africa is creating safe communities where people can openly share their struggles and receive support.